Supplies are provided for this artistic Omaha event, but a suggested list is available. Learn the art of street painting with various forms of chalk and techniques. You’ll need a hat, sunscreen, water, and enthusiasm. Hours are 9-11 am.
Bancroft Street Market
2702 S 10th St
Omaha, NE 68102
This farmer’s market offers everything from organic vegetables to farm fresh eggs and cheeses. The market is located in the southwest parking lot of the mall and is open 8:30am-12:30pm, rain or shine.
Village Pointe Shopping Center
17151 Davenport St
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 706-7045
The Market combines fresh, locally grown foods, crafts and live music. Open 9 am – 1 pm, rain or shine.
Omaha Home for Boys
4343 N 52nd St.
Omaha, NE 68104
Browse a selection of locally grown produce, honey, jams, baked goods, arts and crafts, refreshments and more. Hours are 9am-12 noon.
Downtown Ashland
14th and Silver
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2348
This Omaha event is a salute to labor, with rides, music, a parade, a car show, children’s activities, food, and more. You can park for free on the Gallup campus and take a shuttle to the festival. Hours are Friday, 5pm-midnight, Saturday through Monday, noon-midnight.
CenturyLink Center Omaha
455 N 10th St,
Parking Lot D
Omaha, NE 68102
402-341-1500
Walk the area from 10th to 13th, Harney to Jackson Streets, or ride Ollie the Trolley free between venues as you enjoy live music and art.
Old Market (10th to 13th, Harney to Jackson Sts.)
Omaha, NE 68108
This free Omaha concert features local band the Mighty Shipwrecks performing from 9pm-2am.
The Hangout
7402 ‘F’ St Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 330-2292
Come see an outstanding selection of fresh meat, produce, dairy products, gourmet foods, cut flowers, bedding plants, handmade crafts and more. Hours are Saturday, 8am-12:30 pm.
Omaha Farmer’s Market
11th & Jackson Old Market
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-5401
This Omaha event is an annual celebration of all things Italian, with music, dance, and, of course, food! There are also children’s activities, cooking demos, and Friday and Saturday evening fireworks. Hours are Friday, 6pm to midnight; Saturday, 5pm to midnight; and Sunday noon to midnight. Admission: $7 for adults, 12 and under free.
Il Palazzo
5110 N 132nd St.
Omaha, NE 68164
402-592-6928
The next VIBF meeting is Friday, 1 September at 0800.
The guest speaker is Carlie Shafroth from PTAC. She will speak on “Government Contracting: Is it For You?”
This introductory training session is for any small business owner or entrepreneur considering working with the Federal Government. This workshop will give you the basics on how to do business with the federal government and tell you how and where to get started.
The location will be at UNO at Mammel Hall, Room 215.
The meeting address is:
Mammel Hall
College of Business Administration
University of Nebraska at Omaha
6708 Pine Street
Omaha, NE 68182-0048
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